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CPD,Soffi Method,Oral Feeding,Infants

Posted by | Ailish Lynch | Date: 10 Jul 2018 | 07:36am

The SOFFI MethodSM: Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants

is coming to Ireland November 3-4, 2018

The SOFFISM Method is an integrated approach to supporting oral feeding in preterm and in medically complex infants, both in the NICU and in the Early Intervention setting. This two-day course provides the practitioner with evidence-based information regarding feeding development as well as assessment and intervention strategies.

Focused on bottle feeding strategies, this course provides immediately applicable practical information to help medical, nursing and therapy professionals better identify and treat the factors that impact successful oral feeding of preterm and medically complex term infants. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach— both in the NICU and after discharge to early intervention through the first six months—the course emphasizes strategies to facilitate infant abilities and develop caregiver feeding skills. Breastfeeding is emphasized as the best feeding method for infants, with some strategies to support breastfeeding as well. The objective is to identify feeding readiness and provide intervention strategies from a framework of normal development. A holistic approach integrating the medical complexity of these infants is emphasized, using the BROSS approach and the SOFFI MethodSM.

What people are saying:

“There is such a wealth of information in this course. I learned/re-learned so many new things that this could have been a semester-long graduate class. Erin Ross presents information clearly and concisely and in a relatable manner. She is easily approachable for questions, clarifications and discussions.” Emily Tricarico, Speech Pathologist

“Dr. Ross has finally given me clear perspective on what to look for in successful and challenging infant feeding. Huge boost to my confidence.” Lyall Pacey, Speech Pathologist

Recommended by the National Association of Neonatal Nurses in their “Infant-Directed Oral Feeding for Premature and Critically Ill Hospitalized Infants: Guideline for Practice”, 2013.) “The use of the SOFFI in conjunction with this (NANN) guideline is highly recommended. The SOFFI algorithm is grounding in similar principles as described in this guideline.”

Registration will be open 15th July, 2018, via the website FeedingFundamentals.com. Cost: 350€

Please see attached brochure for further information on this course

Keywords |

CPD,Soffi Method,Oral Feeding,Infants

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